BBC News BBC News - Science & Environment 'Miracle' eagle with broken wing spotted back above Scottish coast Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:46:54 GMT A sea eagle that confounded experts by surviving with a broken wing has been spotted back above Scotland's west coast. Is Donald Trump 'supplying all that money' to Nasa? Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:58:27 GMT BBC Verify fact checks President Trump's funding claims about Nasa. BBC Inside Science Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT The datacentres are coming, potentially in the hundreds. UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:01:54 GMT The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies. Flourishing green communities are changing lives Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:04:17 GMT Four projects have been nominated in the environmental category in Devon's Make a Difference Awards. BBC Inside Science Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT Researchers have announced synthetic viruses designed by artificial intelligence. The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:01:55 GMT More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them? Plea to give Thames seals space for everyone's safety Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:03:32 GMT Getting too close to the animals spotted along the River Thames can be harmful for both them and members of the public, a charity says. Toxic wildfire haze spreads across South East Asia as 'super' El Niño intensifies Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:35:52 GMT Millions of people have been exposed to the smog, with more than 12,000 children suffering respiratory issues. ‘So scary’: massive hail and torrential rain causes chaos in Toronto Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:52:37 GMT Videos shared from across the region showed streets overwhelmed by rain and hailstones falling in a matter of minutes. Stormy autumn, cold winter - how might El Niño affect the UK weather? Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:13:54 GMT This year's El Niño is expected to be the strongest in living memory and could lead to a range of impacts of the UK - including a stormy autumn. From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:17:07 GMT BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made. Trump signs order to remove endangered species protection for grey wolves Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:12:48 GMT The US president says the move will help ranchers, but conservationists say it could derail efforts to recover populations. How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:33:01 GMT Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences? Charity backs call for resting seal protection Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:37:26 GMT The Seal Research Trust backs calls to make deliberate seal disturbance an offence. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:09:02 GMT Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market. After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme? Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:08:13 GMT As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK Astronauts set out on rare all-female spacewalk Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:10:22 GMT For the sixth time in history, a team of two women completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. BBC Inside Science Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT Researchers may have discovered the signature of a bit of dark matter. Renewable energy in NI reaches record level Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:11:45 GMT And for the first time renewable generation has consistently exceeded non-renewable generation since January. Beavers filmed bonding after release in the wild Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:52:18 GMT Conservationists say the budding relationship is "exciting" for the species and their habitat. France relaxes strict cheese-making rules after prolonged drought Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:29:38 GMT Makers of some of France's most famous cheeses get waivers on where herds graze due to the lack of grass. More hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected? Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:37:06 GMT About 30 million people have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall. First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:10:46 GMT The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur. Will El Nino bring chaos to UK weather? Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:12:44 GMT Will El Nino bring chaos to UK weather? Scientists may have found first hint of dark matter Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:54:03 GMT The mysterious material has eluded scientists for nearly a century. Is a whale fossil the leftovers of a Bronze Age Sunday roast? Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:13:54 GMT A 10-year-old boy was out looking for fossils along the shore in Islandmagee when he spotted the back of the skull. Toxic wildfire haze spreads across South East Asia as 'super' El Niño intensifies Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:35:52 GMT Millions of people have been exposed to the smog, with more than 12,000 children suffering respiratory issues. Fossil identified as first dinosaur ever found in Antarctica Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:58:10 GMT Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986. Ancient cave art discovery suggests first known humans in Ireland walked over from Wales Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:52:05 GMT During the most recent Ice Age, researchers believe there was a "lost land bridge" between Wales and Ireland. BBC Inside Science Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT Has a personalised cancer vaccine become reality? Manx space group urges election candidates to back treaty Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:07:29 GMT The Isle of Man Mars Society is urging politicians to sign an international space exploration agreement. Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:20:22 GMT The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:02:53 GMT As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked. Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:11:29 GMT The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago. How the brain of a fly may help explain human behaviour Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:01:41 GMT Comparing the brains of male and female flies may transform our understanding of how genes shape behaviour, including ours. At least 37 killed by toxic fumes during alleged petrol theft in Nigeria, reports say Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:44:05 GMT An environmental group says those who died are suspected of stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State. How a new instrument could reveal the secrets of the stars Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:38:14 GMT MOONS, which was built by a team lead from Scotland, has started its work at the Very Large Telescope in Chile. Ancient cave art discovery suggests first known humans in Ireland walked over from Wales Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:52:05 GMT During the most recent Ice Age, researchers believe there was a "lost land bridge" between Wales and Ireland. How a new instrument could reveal the secrets of the stars Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:38:14 GMT MOONS, which was built by a team lead from Scotland, has started its work at the Very Large Telescope in Chile. Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:40:16 GMT Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades. Trump signs order to remove endangered species protection for grey wolves Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:12:48 GMT The US president says the move will help ranchers, but conservationists say it could derail efforts to recover populations.